Former Trump chief of staff testifies in Georgia

In a surprise move, Mark Meadows took the stand for nearly five hours in an effort to move his Georgia case to federal court. Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker break down what happened in court and what’s to come in the Georgia election case.

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[charlesmartin]

'I was only following orders.' That didn't work in the Nuremberg Trials in 1945/46. And it's not gonna work in 2023/24 either!

[mikepowers]

Pretty sure "Official duties" isn't being a traitor and crapping all over the constitution.

[justsayin...]

He was actively negotiating on behalf of a political campaign committee.
It's a clear and definitive violation of the Hatch Act.

[jamesmaxwell]

Because you were the chief of staff and because trump was your boss doesn't mean you have to break the law, the law is for every one not to break

[Criminal.Lawyer.]

Donald Jail Trump said: "I only hire the best people".
My response: "Then only the best people are testifying against you".

[Dave-htdx]

So, why didn't Meadows ask his co-defendant-in-chief to testify on his behalf?!

[maryfrancesobrien]

the "perfect" phone call that meadows and his boss made AFTER Georgia had 3 vote RECOUNTS.

[joetuktyyuktuk]

People that actually believe that they are doing everything right and proper, in the pursuit of their legal duties in their job... do not seek pre-emptive pardons.

[gdewyg]

Meadows is learning a hard lesson that he is not above the law

[bruceswearingen]

Meadows needs to study law in a Federal Penitentiary

[chrisose]

From what I have heard about it, Meadows admitted to violating the Hatch Act by working on campaign/political issues on the federal clock.

[phillisob]

Little Marky, you can run, but you can't hide. Justice is coming.

[Have_A_Nice_Day]

I have no regard for Meadows, but I bet that was a tough 5 hours. 🤣😂🤣

[freighttrain]

Meadows wasn't a federal employee, he was a private contractor. He shouldn't have his case moved to a federal court. Try it in Georgia on the state level so we can see it live.

[judithbradford]

the truth is Trump merged his administration and campaign completely

[kwokfanfan]

Carol was courteous calling Mark Meadows a courtier, i think he was more Trump's court jester or lap dog.

[ljprocopio]

Thank you Mr Meadows for todays 5hr testimony. That pretty much sealed the fate of Mr Trump and all others that have been indicted! Perhaps that could help for a reduced sentence!⚖️ Sleep well.

[Nonesuch]

Meadows: just look at this a little more fully. There had three (3) recounts !! That was 'fully enough'

[YZW]

Being a traitor isn't part of the job requirements Mark.

[creating_c]

basically he's blaming Trump, he's a witness for the prosecution